Automation Engineer

Our client, a leading player in the metal manufacturing industry, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team in Beaumont, Texas.

About the role

As part of the Engineering Department, you will support process improvement initiatives by assisting process engineers, supervisors, and plant management in optimizing electrical and automation systems for efficiency and effectiveness. You will identify opportunities for process improvements, implement new standards, structures, and equipment adjustments, and coordinate improvement activities with relevant teams within the steelmaking process area. Additionally, you will support continuous improvement initiatives by applying technical and engineering principles to maximize existing technologies and introduce new solutions. Serving as a coach and trainer for production and maintenance employees, you will foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist process engineers, supervisors, and plant management in optimizing electrical and automation systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement new standards, structures, and equipment adjustments.
• Coordinate improvement activities with relevant teams within the steelmaking process area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by applying technical and engineering principles.
• Serve as a coach and trainer for production and maintenance employees.

Requirements

• A four-year college degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to advanced process and factory automation technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of steel manufacturing methods, including heavy mill machinery, scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, and finishing processes.
• Experience with process standardization, quality methods, and supervisory or facilitation roles.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills, with the ability to train and coach staff at all levels.

Benefits

Upon completion of the waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000